Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $999 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,600,724); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3600724
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3600724 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 26.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $154. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $154 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.